Proverbs 10:26
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As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the slacker to those who send him.
In other translations
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the slacker to those who send him.
Hebrew words
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Related verses
- Proverbs 25:13As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.
- Matthew 25:26His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:‘You wicked, lazy servant!’ replied his master. ‘You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed.
- Proverbs 26:6He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.Like cutting off one’s own feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.
- Proverbs 25:20As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.Like one who removes a garment on a cold day or vinegar poured on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
- Romans 12:11Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
- Hebrews 6:12That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
- Isaiah 65:5Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.They say, ‘Keep to yourself; do not come near me, for I am holier than you!’ Such people are smoke in My nostrils, a fire that burns all day long.
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